On August 12,2026, The New York State Police Troop F Computer Crimes Unit (CCU) announced the arrest of Richard D. Wade Jr., age 46, of Port Ewen, NY, following an investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).<\/p>\n
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Wade Jr. has been charged with the following:<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Three counts of Possessing an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child Less Than 16 Years of Age, Possess and Access, a class E felony.<\/p>\n
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The investigation began in August of this year after the New York State Police received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). As a result of the investigation, a search warrant was executed at Wade Jr.\u2019s place of residence in the town of Esopus on August 12, 2026.<\/p>\n
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The investigation revealed that Wade Jr. was in possession of images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children, including toddler aged victims.<\/p>\n
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The arrest was the result of a coordinated effort involving the Troop F Computer Crimes Unit, the Troop F Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) in Highland, Troop F Child abuse Unit in Ulster County, the Troop F Community Stabilization Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.<\/p>\n
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Wade Jr. was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Esopus Town Court on October 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
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